The pedestrian died later at Highland Hospital. The name of the man, an Oakland resident, was not released.

A detailed description of the vehicle and driver were not released.

Police said it was unknown if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the collision.

Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $10,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the driver. Anyone with information may call police traffic investigators at 510-777-8570, or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.

Nico Savidge is a reporter covering courts, crime and law enforcement for The Mercury News. He grew up in Berkeley, then lived in Wisconsin for nine years before returning to the Bay Area, making him both a local and a transplant. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, he previously wrote for EdSource, the Wisconsin State Journal and The Janesville Gazette. He spends his time outside of work re-learning the Bay Area and losing his tolerance for cold weather.

Harry Harris is a Pulitzer Prize winning breaking news reporter for the Bay Area News Group. He began his Oakland Tribune career in September 1965 as a 17-year-old copyboy. He became a reporter in 1972 and is considered one of the best crime and breaking news reporters in the country. He has covered tens of thousands of murders and other crimes in the East Bay. He has also mentored dozens of young reporters, some of whom continue to work in journalism today.